Fall 2023

Writing intensive course designed to strengthen college level writing skills, with particular attention to persuasion, analysis, synthesis and an introduction to research methodologies. Focus on process through drafting, revising, and editing is emphasized. Conventions of standard English are reviewed. Additionally, critical reading strategies of college level texts are developed. Course provides additional assistance in comprehensive writing and reading skills.

The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual posses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transport. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. At the successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to receive EMT Certification from the National Registry of EMTs and the State of Nevada Health Division. Students must be 18 years old upon completion of this class. * This course satisfies 18 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Human Relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.

Principles and theories of speech communication. Participation in public speaking and interpersonal communication activities.

A perspective of cultural diversity in Spain and the American Southwest. This course will introduce the differing cultures of Spain within a historical context. Students will look closely at the intertwining of art, religion and history during the Middle Ages, focusing on the Camino de Santiago, the St. James pilgrimage route across northern Spain that is still traveled today. The course will include a study of the influence of the Moors upon the language, art and philosophy of Spain. It will trace the first Spanish explorers as they brought the traditions of the Old World into New Mexico, before the founding of Jamestown. This blending of the Spanish and Pueblo culture has resulted in the uniqueness of the Southwest today. The course will be taught in English and is the same as HUM 225.

The development of a basic medical vocabulary used to describe the body's anatomical systems with emphasis on the definition, use, spelling and pronunciation of terms. Attention will be focused on disease, normal body structure and function and pharmacology terminology.

This course is an introduction and overview of the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Topics include: a history and theoretical foundation of early care and education, types of early childhood programs and settings, an overview of child care licensing and regulation, professional development in ECE, working with families, designing the classroom environment, ethical conduct, daily schedules, curriculum planning, positive guidance, child development, components of the early care and education system, and current trends and issues in ECE. The course also emphasizes the importance of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in the field.

This will be an introductory course for practical understanding of automation systems and common maintenance practices. This course satisfies 10 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements, 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math General Education requirements, and 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Science General Education requirements.

This will be an introductory course for practical understanding of automation systems and common maintenance practices. This course satisfies 10 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements, 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math General Education requirements, and 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Science General Education requirements.

This will be an introductory course for practical understanding of automation systems and common maintenance practices. This course satisfies 10 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements, 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math General Education requirements, and 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Science General Education requirements.

This course is a study of computed tomography (CT) physics and instrumentation. The course provides an overview of technology, application, and practice that is unique to the computed tomography profession.